Senior Embedded Software Architect (f/m/d)

Overview

Senior Embedded Software Architect (f/m/d) at Siemens. Lead international teams and drive the full development lifecycle to design secure, future-proof embedded architectures.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Embedded Software Architect (f/m/d) you are part of an international team with diverse expertise, driving the future of secure embedded system architecture.
• Provide technical leadership to global teams, guiding them through complex challenges in embedded software design.
• Own the full development lifecycle from ideation and prototyping to successful commercial deployment.
• Design pragmatic, future-proof architectures for both legacy and next-generation platforms, with a focus on wireless communication and power electronics for low-voltage protection devices.
• Apply your problem-solving mindset to deliver real business value while ensuring robust security across all embedded solutions.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related technical field.
• Experience & Skills: Many years of professional experience in embedded software development and architecture across diverse domains. Certifications in embedded systems or software architecture are a plus.
• Deep knowledge of embedded software design principles, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and seamless hardware–software integration.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python (including scripting for automation), with hands-on experience in microcontrollers, SoCs, low-level drivers, and various communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, BLE, Matter).
• Proficient in designing scalable, modular, and secure embedded architectures for complex systems, complemented by strong software modeling, interface definition, and secure coding practices.
• Skilled in debugging tools, emulators, and performance optimization for resource-constrained systems, with experience in CI/CD pipelines for embedded development and version control (e.g., GitLab).

Ways of working

• Proven track record in guiding agile and remote teams for embedded software projects, including defining KPIs, applying industry best practices, and introducing new tools and processes.
• Strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and a customer-oriented mindset.

Languages

• German and English (fluent in both spoken and written).

What we offer

• 2 to 3 days of mobile working per week as a global standard
• An attractive remuneration package
• Flexible training opportunities for professional and personal development
• 30 days of paid vacation and a variety of flexible work schedules

The individual benefits are subject to regulatory, contractual, or corporate conditions.

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